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FREE ebook: Small Press, BIG Success

Do you have a book that’s being published by a small press? Or are you hoping to do so soon? Wondering how you might get your small press book noticed in the quickly changing and constantly overcrowded world of publishing? … Continue reading

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The Greatest Gift My Mother Ever Gave Me

The wise men may have brought Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But those were nothing compared to what my mother gave me. On the morning of my mother’s funeral, I awoke before my alarm went off. That wasn’t too surprising. … Continue reading

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Angelhood Available on Audible!

Have you heard the news? Angelhood is now available on Audible! If you like to listen to books, you can now listen to an amazing recording of Angelhood. Voice-over artist Kaitlyn Radel does an amazing job of bringing seventeen-year-old guardian … Continue reading

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Mi Piace, Mi Gusta – Day 1: Sona a Casa

Welcome to “Mi Piace, Mi Gusta”! (Mi Piace is Italian for “I like” and Mi Gusta is the same in Spanish.) Well, this trip started out with a whimper. On the way to the airport, I got a call from … Continue reading

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Blog Tour Stop #1

The Angelhood blog tour has begun! Stop by Ginny Marie’s blog Lemon Drop Pie to see what she had to say after reading my book. Here’s a sampling of her review: “Cattapan deftly weaves Nanetteā€™s story into despair and back … Continue reading

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My monthly newsletter will keep you informed about my latest giveaways, appearances, publishing announcements, travel stories, and even my favorite recipes. All delivered once a month right to your inbox! Sign up now so you don’t miss out! * indicates … Continue reading

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Gotta Guatemala Days 7 and 8

Day 7: This morning we left our hotel in Antigua and took a short bus drive to a coffee plantation. Veronica took us through the whole coffee-producing process, which is a lot like the chocolate-making process–at least in the early … Continue reading

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New Headshot chosen!

Thanks to all who voted to help me pick a new headshot! I would have been staring at them for days if it hadn’t been for your votes. As my sisters-in-law like to say, I would’ve been suffering from Cattapanalysis … Continue reading

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Help me pick a headshot!

In getting ready for my book release, I had some new headshots taken last month at Popio Stumpf Photography. Chris Popio did such an awesome job that I’m having trouble choosing. Can you help me pick a headshot to use … Continue reading

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Holiday Recipe: Rum Balls!

This week for the Spin Cycle, Ginny Marie has asked us to share our favorite holiday recipes. Anyone who knows me well knows that I love to bake, so when I think holiday recipes, I think Christmas cookies! We definitely … Continue reading

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